Philips 7404 and 8404 updates

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi Folks

Just a little update - you'll all have phone messages or pm's from me buy now but just to get it out in the open...

The 42PFL8404 are due end of this week I have orders for this TV with Philips for each Boardie as today - I should be able to add to that order if anyone else would like one this week but best get in quick!

the 42PFL7404 look like they are due next week now. All with orders placed end of August have TV's here reserved for you - actually most of you now have those TV's at home, only a few stragglers are yet to collect 'em!!!

I have orders with Philips for all outstanding Boardies orders placed over the last few days on this set.

Guys I'll let those of you know when your TV's are in stock.

cheers
Ash

RGMR2

HI Ash,

Can you quote me for the 42PFL8404H including that nice insurance and delivery to Galway? Also 2 of those living colours (full size) in smoked black? Can't wait to get my hands on them!:)

Many Thanks.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi There RGMR2

Happy to quote!

42PFL8404H + 5year warranty €899.99
LivingColours Black (large version) at €99.99 each
Delivery to Galway €29.99

Total €1129.96

Hard too know what you'll have more fun playing with as both are good fun (TV might win out though:))

How does that sound??

Cheers
Ash

RGMR2

Magic. When can I get the lot????:P Bit Early to be getting that Christmas feeling!:D

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Never to early for that - Christmas Feeling that is!

Well they are due into me this week.
If you give me a buzz on 01 474 788 I can take payment and get it reserved up for you.

If it arrives into me on Thursday you could have it Friday (next day del by Courier) otherwise it would be early next week.

Talk soon?
Cheers
Ash

R&R

Hi, interested in the 42PFL8404H. How much to deliver to Dublin?? Does the €899 include the boardie discount ?
Thanks.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi R&R

Yep the 42PFL8404 is €999.99 instore but to Boardies it's only €899.99!
Standard del charge in Dublin €25.

Are you interested in scooping one up?

Cheers
Ash

R&R

Yeah, I'll go for one & a delivery. Do you sell HDMI cables as well.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi R&R

Thanks for your order

Let me know about the HDMI cables.

Cheers
Ash

R&R

One more question, does the 42PFL8404 support the Irish DTT format, MPEG4? I'm not sure when DTT is going to be rolled out after boxer went bust but I'd like to be prepared !I'm OK for cables, Cheers.

vestanpance

R&R wrote: »

One more question, does the 42PFL8404 support the Irish DTT format, MPEG4? I'm not sure when DTT is going to be rolled out after boxer went bust but I'd like to be prepared !I'm OK for cables, Cheers.

It does indeed.

vestanpance

Hi Ash,

I'm doing my best spreading the word on this the 8404 (42"), my boss is in the market and I think I have him convinced on this, can you let me know the price on this and the BDP-3000 bluray player with delivery in Dublin.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hey,

I've PM'd you the details for that.

Thanks a million, Nicola.

vestanpance wrote: »

Hi Ash,

I'm doing my best spreading the word on this the 8404 (42"), my boss is in the market and I think I have him convinced on this, can you let me know the price on this and the BDP-3000 bluray player with delivery in Dublin.

I'll get another sale for you yet.

TouchingVirus

Any word of these Ash, I assume they'll be out for delivery next week?

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

hi Folks

just a quick update
We are driving out to collect the 42PFL8404H as we speak.

we are getting more tomorrow as well.

If contacted all due for the first batch and providing the other batch comes in those waiting for them for next week should have them this week!!

the 7 series are due next week

Cheers
Ash
-thanks for being patient folks:)

POB2009

Ash
can you quote me for 42PFL8404H + 5year warranty with Blue Ray Player, cables and wall bracket?

thanks
Paul

POB2009

Ash
can you quote me for 42PFL8404H + 5year warranty with Blue Ray Player, cables and wall bracket?

thanks
Paul

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi POB2009

Happy too!

42PFL8404H is €900 to all ggod Boardies and comes with a 4 year warranty.

BDP3000 Blu Ray player is €157 to Boardies at the moment (€175 in store)
HDMI Cable from €20
MAX Slim Wall mount €60 to Boardies

that would give you a VERY nice setup!

Give me a bell on 01 474 0788 if you want to discuss any points

cheers
Ash

marko91

AshMiller wrote: »

Hi There RGMR2

Happy to quote!

42PFL8404H + 5year warranty €899.99
LivingColours Black (large version) at €99.99 each
Delivery to Galway €29.99

Total €1129.96

Hard too know what you'll have more fun playing with as both are good fun (TV might win out though:))

How does that sound??

Cheers
Ash

i just researched livingcolors and wowwww its just amazing:eek:

RGMR2

Hi Ash.

TV ordered and ok, it isn't going to take it's proper place today. Slightly disappointed:(. However, Must tell you that I really appreciate you keeping me informed:D. Many could learn from it. Did you ever consider getting into the furniture business???;)

Looking forward to Monday.:cool:

Cheers,

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi RGMR2

Yeah Sorry about that!
We dashed out as soon as we heard they had recieved them but it was too late for the Courier to up lift them from us yesterday.
I was really hopeing that I'd be able to get it to you today, but not to be.

On the bright side no one likes Mondays so to get a few new toys will start the week of nicely for you:D

Furniture business.......ah no!

Have a good one
Ash

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

POB2009

Let me know how you get on with your new setup

Cheers
Ash

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Marko91

They look a lot better in your living room:)
Only €99.99 to Boardies saving you €30 from the instore price.

Want one???
Ash

sweetie

just collected my 8404 at lunchtime and on day off work and setup already.
Had a quick mess with settings but the picture I get from my regular sky box
is so much better than on my old lcd and even playing Metroid prime gamecube
via wii seems more vivid and alive. Sound is great too and the ambilight is cool.

Also ad two taxi drivers chatting to me on the way home from town as I had the
box sitting askew in the back of the cabriolet. One might even make it in as
he seemed impressed with the price!

Thanks again Ash and John.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi Sweetie

It really makes me happy when we sell stuff to people who are enthusiastic and eager to play with their latest gadgets..

Good to see people getting fun and enjoyment out of it!
You wasted no time by the looks of it:D

have a good weekend
Ash

Rockshamrover

Hi Ash,

Got delivery of my 42 8404 this afternoon. It's up and running and we are very happy with it. Thanks.

Just one thing. There was no documentation regarding the warranty.
How do I go about getting that?

Thanks

Rock

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi There Rock

Glad you have it set up and running. Hope it keeps you tweaking over the weekend:)

As far as the warranty is concerened its noted on your account in store and I should have the paper work from Philips next week so I'll process it all then.

Cheers
Ash

Rockshamrover

AshMiller wrote: »

Hi There Rock

Glad you have it set up and running. Hope it keeps you tweaking over the weekend:)

As far as the warranty is concerened its noted on your account in store and I should have the paper work from Philips next week so I'll process it all then.

Cheers
Ash

Cheers Ash,

The guys cant wait for the 19s but are more than happy with the new baby:)

Rock.

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Rock

I'll chase the 19"er's on Monday and get 'em out to you asap - I'd hate for the kids to get used to your 42"er - They'll never be happy with a 19" csreen size after that!

Cheer
Ash

smohapatra

Hi..

Going through the extensive set of messages in boards.ie and after comparing a lot with samsung..i have decided to go with philips 42pfl 8404..

Would you able to give the final pricing and also the stock availability..
Also if you could let me know the pricing / availability for 42pfl 9664..

Cheers,
Sam

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi Smohapatra

I'm collecting a few 42PFL8404H's today so I'll have one if you'd like it.
The price on the 42PFL8404 is €900 to Boardies.

I'll pm you the price on the 42PFL9664

Cheers
Ash

phili_g

Hi Ash,

When are you expecting delivery of the 7404s?

Cheers
Philip

smohapatra

Hi Ash..

Thanks for the update..
I will be visiting your shop tomorrow to finalize the deal and hope fully collect it.
Do you know where we can park the car to collect the TV..you are located right in the heart of dame street..

Cheers,

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi Phili_g

These I'm expecting the 42PFL7404H in this week - I'd say they'll be in with us Thurs/Friday.

Would you like to be added to the reserve list???

Cheers
Ash

phili_g

AshMiller wrote: »

Hi Phili_g

These I'm expecting the 42PFL7404H in this week - I'd say they'll be in with us Thurs/Friday.

Would you like to be added to the reserve list???

Cheers
Ash

Hi Ash,

I placed an order for one of these last week so was hoping I'd already be on the list?!

Philip

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

:oHi Philip

You are right - you have one on order!
Sorry my mind has gone into Boardie melt down!

I see you on my list!!!

Sorry about that
Actually I've been chasing a few Boardies with the 42PFL7404 on order and none have come back to me so I'll release one of those to you - I'll mark it up now and you can collected when ever it suits you.

Cheers
Ash

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Hi Smohapatra

I take it your going for the 42PFL8404??

If you call between 10 and 12:30 you can park right in front of the shop.

Cheers
Ash

RGMR2

Dear Ash & John,

The 42PFL8404 landed yesterday and is now sitting in it's place. This is some piece of kit. Beautiful picture from the Blu-Ray. Not at all bad off the SD Sky box either:) The ambilight is fantastic. Just adds so much to the whole experience. Just switch it off (only for a minute) to see how great the effect is.

Spent way too long messing with all sorts of setups. Probably explains the bleary eyes this morning.

I've used the setup Ash posted for the football tonight so I can't wait to have a look.

Thanks for the great service and value. I've Dealt with the Philips shop and Richersounds now and I can't come up with a single complaint. I will definitely be back.

Cheers:D

Scrum001

Hi Folks,

Another very satisfied buyer of the 42pfl8404h here, and thanks to Ash and John for a great service. Hoping to pick some brains here. My router is not close to my tv or phone point. Has anyone any gadgets for overcoming this? I have a spare router and was wondering can I connect the ethernet cable to the spare router and configure the routers to connect wirelessly? Hope this make sense.

LeperKing

Posting the model number of the spare router will help to determine if it can behave as a bridge. This forum http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=86 can help you setup a wireless ethernet bridge. Otherwise you could get this https://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=156998 it can take its power from the USB port on the side of the TV.

LK. (Recent 37PFL8404 purchaser)

Scrum001

Thanks for the reply.The spare router is a Netopia 2247 NWG. There seems to be a setting under the LAN connection on the router homepage to enable bridging? Will this work?

LeperKing

Scrum001 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply.The spare router is a Netopia 2247 NWG. There seems to be a setting under the LAN connection on the router homepage to enable bridging? Will this work?

Looking at the following thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=86 I don't think you can. If you have futher questions I'd suggest you use the wireless forum instead.

LK

phili_g

Hi Ash,

Picked up my 42PFL7404 on Tuesday and after 2 nights of champions league football with it I have to say I'm very happy, picture is excellent on Sky although I haven't had a chance to tinker with the settings much.

To think that this time last week I was watching RTE from an aerial hanging from my curtain rail on a 15" LG!!!

Thanks also to Ian for helping me carry it half way up dame street

Cheers
Philip

Richersounds.ie: Ashley

Nicola on behalf of Ash

Hey Phili g,

Great to hear! Glad your a happy camper. It is a brilliant TV but so glad you're happy with it.

Will pass on to Ash and say thanks to Ian for you.

Thanks again, Nicola.

lambenate

RGMR2 wrote: »

Dear Ash & John,

The 42PFL8404 landed yesterday and is now sitting in it's place. This is some piece of kit. Beautiful picture from the Blu-Ray. Not at all bad off the SD Sky box either:) The ambilight is fantastic. Just adds so much to the whole experience. Just switch it off (only for a minute) to see how great the effect is.

Spent way too long messing with all sorts of setups. Probably explains the bleary eyes this morning.

I've used the setup Ash posted for the football tonight so I can't wait to have a look.

Thanks for the great service and value. I've Dealt with the Philips shop and Richersounds now and I can't come up with a single complaint. I will definitely be back.

Cheers:D

Hi RGMR2/ASh

can you post the setup for the footie on an 8404 please

regards
L

RGMR2

Hi Lambenate,

Below is listed the setting that Ash posted a few weeks ago. Found them to be pretty good. Must have messed up with the timing yesterday because a match seemed to last 97 minutes;). Sorry the lot below isn't in the quotations thing. Must learn how to do that but at the moment, work must intrude. Hope it works well for you.

42PFL7404H settings - try these as a starting point
Hi Folks

Had a little play about with our shop demo 42PFL7404H and have made note of the setting. As the 42PFL8404 is the same TV these will apply for it as well.

Now keep in mind our showroom is a little brighter than the average living room, so the Brightness, contrast and colour settings will need adjusting to suit your viewing room....

so here we go

Go into SETUP on the TV

Select INSTALLATION ->PREFERENCES -> LOCATION and select HOME

Now go into -
SMART SETTINGS selesct PERSONAL (VERY important - change away from Vivid or any other preset mode - PERSONAL will let you set up each input optimally for each source - your settings for DVD will differ from the ones to get the best from Blu-Ray or NTL etc)

Now go to
PICTURE settings (this is where all the fun is to be had)
Contrast = 77
Brightness = 60
Colour = 47
Sharpness = 1 (very high out of the box, around 6 - makes things look a little "peaky" turn it down)
Noise Reduction = OFF (try ON for NTL etc)
Tint = Normal

PIXEL PRECISE HD settings
HD Natural Motion = Minimum
100Hz Clear LCD = ON
Advanced Sharpness = OFF
Dynamic Contrast = Minimum
Dynamic Backlight = Best Picture
MPEG Artefact Reduction = OFF (on for older DVD's or NTL/Sky boxes)
Colour Enhancement = Minimum

So there you go, simple!!

Try these as a starting point and fine tune from there. Keep in mind that the various settings used for your BR Player will differ from those needed to get the best out of a DVD player or your Sky/NTL did boxes...Dont even think about plugging a VHS machine into these - they looked rubbish on a 21" TV and you should be embarrased to be using VHS in 2009 (retro is Cool with LPs NOT VHS...)

Please feel free to post up setting that you find work for you so other Boradies can fine tune their TVs

FINAL WORD

Please DONT rely on the FACTORY SETTINGS - the TV is capable of SO much more. Spend time twesking and it will reward you for years to come.

atb
Ash

RGMR2

Hi Ash,

Just wondering when I should expect the warranty documents for the 42PFL8404? Love this telly.:D

Cheers,

Richersounds.ie: John

RGMR2 wrote: »

Hi Ash,

Just wondering when I should expect the warranty documents for the 42PFL8404? Love this telly.:D

Cheers,

RGMR2,

Thanks for the post and I'm glad you love the 8404 - isn't it a beauty.

We have sent the warranty application off on your behalf already and I would expect that it will take about 3-4 weeks before you get the warranty docs as I understand that Philips towers are snowed under (the 74/84/96 success has caught us all by surprise :eek:)

Keep me posted if you don't have them in the next couple of weeks and we will get Ash to put his horns on and start making a menace of himself!

ATB,

John Mc

lambenate

Hi RGMR2/ASH

thanks again for posting the setting and they have made a big improvement but i'm still getting this type of "halo" effect on the players when the camera is showing a distance shot of the game.. clarity is perfect when you get a close up when say players are making takles.

tried tweeking "HD natural motion" as recommended by a previous poster but still facing same issue

any ideas please?

regards
L

PS.. supply is standard ntl digital

RGMR2

Thanks John.

RGMR2

Hi Lambenate,

I haven't exactly noticed that watching football but I have while watching SD DVD. I need to sit down for an evening and see if I can get any improvements. I'd be interested as to how you get on.

Cheers.